Newsletter - February 2005
Hostel News
Europe’s Famous Hostels Welcomes New Members!
Europe’s Famous Hostels gathers the very best hostels around Europe. The 15 members have listened to what travellers say about hostels, and therefore have added 3 new members:
Cardiff Backpackers, Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Backpackers is the definite place to stay when visiting Wales, with great transportation connections and a location right between the Millenium Stadium and the City centre. Ideal for a weekend break, a rugby game, or as a base to visit Wales on a bus tour! Cardiff as a city is coming up as one of the best destination for travellers on a budget in the UK. Visit their website at http://www.cardiffbackpackers.com
The Celica, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ever wanted to sleep in a prison cell? Well, the Celica has got it covered for you. This former prison has a great choice of artistically decorated cells. You can even view the different cells on the website! Ljubljana is a great gateway to Eastern Europe and Croatia, with loads of Roman History, great atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and great low cost airlines connections to Western Europe. A must! Visit their website at http://www.souhostel.com
Euro Youth Bad Gastein, Bad Gastein, Austria
The first hostel-on-the-slopes ! The boys from the Famous Euro Youth in Münich have just converted a former 4-star hotel (yes, 4 stars!) into a great hostel that suits all budgets. Located just a few steps from the main cable car, from the train station, and from all the bars, you will be staying right where the action is. Bad Gastein is just an hour on a train from Salzburg (stay at the Yoho there!), and is part of a huge ski resort that will keep you busy for weeks! Visit their website at http://www.euro-youth-hotel.at
Bar News
Be Our Valentine! FREE Twistee* at Belushi's - London Bridge with a copy of this newsletter! (1 per person)
February 14th is Valentine's Day as we are sure you are well aware. So where better to wine and dine that special person in your life than at Belushi's or St Christopher's?
With some great deals on food and drinks you will be sure to impress! And don't forget we have rooms for the night if you really impress!!! ;>)
Super Bowl Party in Edinburgh
After months of bone crunching hits and highlight reel accomplishments the National Football League has reached its pinnacle, Superbowl XXXIX. With the dynasty in the making Patriots led by Tom Brady taking on the Philadelphia Eagles and Donavan McNabb. Be sure to catch this massive game with a potential television audience in the billions, the festivities begin at 10pm. If you are in Edinburgh, make sure you stop by our Belushi’s bar as we christen our new flat screen plasma television with our own Superbowl blow out (don’t forget the big screen television too), featuring the Jagermeister shooter girls, a special Superbowl menu and half-time entertainment from the unforgettable Ned.
Live American Sports on NASN
The Super Bowl touches down on February 6th. It’s the climax of the NFL season and possibly the most watched sports event in the world and NASN has exclusive pre-game build up. From 11.30 am on Sunday 6th February NASN will be dedicating over 7 hours to one of the biggest sporting events in the world. From classic Super Bowl archive footage in the legendary NFL Films series to live pre-game build up from ESPN’s NFL Countdown, there really is no better place of football fans to get ready for the big game.
Join up with the team from NFL Countdown, as the ESPN crew gets you ready for the big game, with all the latest news direct from the Alltel stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. NFL Countdown brings fans 3 hours of live pre-game build up with predictions, news, views and analysis. Legendary NFL broadcaster Chris Berman, hosts the show alongside an all-star panel featuring Tom Jackson, Steve Young, Michael Irvin and former coach Mike Ditka. Plus we’ve got live NBA, ice hockey, arena football and college basketball!
Check Out Belushis.com
For a run down of what's on when and other fantastic meal and drink deals visit Belushis.com or click on you local venue above! Including a Kiwi party at the Bush on February 6th as well as Live Bands every Thursday. The Sin Bin every Thursday at Belushi's London Bridge plus Karoke on Mondays & Wednesdays!
Events Diary
With the cold and dark winter season upon us, why not begin this new year by getting out of the house and satisfy your new years resolutions by doing something a little different and out of the ordinary. This months events highlight some of the unique options for travellers across the United Kingdom.
Sports in February
With winter in full throws, rather than sitting inside where it’s nice and warm, why not get out side and cheer for some red-hot sports action. Premiership fixtures and Six Nations Rugby dominate the sports scene in our cities this month.
- Premiership Fixtures
- Arsenal v. Manchester United At Highbury, February 1st
- Charleton v. Liverpool At The Valley, February 1st
- Chelsea v. Manchester City At Stamford Bridge, February 5th
- 6 Nations Rugby
- Scotland v. Ireland At Murrayfield, February 12th
- England v. France At Twickenham, February 13th
- Scotland v. Italy At Murrayfield, February 26th
London Events
- 3-6 February: The Daily Telegraph Destinations Exhibition: The Daily Telegraph presents the largest consumer travel exhibition in the UK at London's Olympia. Destinations brings holidays to life, evoking the sights, sounds and experiences of cultures and countries all over the world.
- 6-7 February: Green Day: After the release of latest album American Idiot, America's enduring pop-punk heroes, Green Day come to the Carling Apollo Hammersmith in London as part of their current tour.
- 13-18 February: London Fashion Week: Organised by the British Fashion Council, this important biannual fashion event at the Duke Of York's Headquarters on Kings Road showcases autumn/winter 2006 collections, drawing the glitterati of the fashion media and setting the tone for next year's styles.
- 22-23 February: Westlife: Unstoppable boy-band Westlife hit Wembley Arena in support of their sixth album, To Be Frank, and as part of The Red Carpet Tour.
- 25-27 February: The National Wedding Show: Hooray! You and your loved one are tying the knot! But there's a stressful bit: planning the big day. From choosing the venue to planning the honeymoon after the vows have been made, there's a hell of a lot to think about for one of the most important days of your life. Before you freak out, head to the National Wedding Show: it could answer many questions (or confuse you even more).
London Theatre
If you are looking to add a little bit of culture to your life in the new year why not check out two of the hottest theatre productions in London.
Jerry Springer the Opera
Cambridge Theatre, Earlham St, Seven Dials
The premise is simple: the audience finds itself part of the Jerry Springer TV show experience, with the chorus as Jerry's audience, chanting the expected "Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!" and ever-lewder comments while guests come on to the show to tell their loved ones - in song - their personal secrets. Men in diapers, Jesus and the devil all pop up in this absurd peek on pop culture.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Gielgud Theatre, 33, Shaftesbury Ave
With its already infamous history - where the star, Christian Slater, endured chickenpox and the production lost its instigator and original director Guy Masterson - this stage adaptation of Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest lays siege to London's Gielgud Theatre after a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. With Slater, reprising Jack Nicholson’s role as McMurphy, this popular cultural criticism is as relevant today as it was when it was written decades ago.
Take a Break and Enjoy Bath
With Spring and Summer many months away, why not make a short journey to Bath, one of the most beautiful cities in England. With numerous spas and a wealth of history, the city of Bath, located in Somerset is a great escape from the everyday, and only a short trip from all the major UK cities. With its squares, crescents and terraced town houses, the city was constructed largely during the renaissance that Bath enjoyed in the Georgian era. It was promoted as the ideal retreat from the rigors of London life, and the perfect place for fashionable people to go for the season. Even more than its history, modern Bath is a fun and vibrant city. Ideal for lovers of arts and culture, with many museums, exhibitions, concerts and performances scheduled throughout the year. So escape for a day or a weekend at St. Christopher’s Inns Bath. So escape for a day or a weekend at St. Christopher’s Inns Bath.
This month in Bath
February 26th- March 6th: The annual Bath Literature Festival is held at various venues around the spa town, including the Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Forum, Green Park Station, Bath Abbey and, about 20 miles south, Wells Cathedral.
Brighton
Two huge concerts at the big attractions in Brighton this month. The NME Awards Tour featuring The Killers, The Futureheads, Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs rolls into Brighton on the 2nd of February and Green Day bring their sell out tour to town on February 5th. Why not crash at St. Christopher’s in Brighton after rocking the night away at these massive shows.
Edinburgh
With Rugby being the centre piece of tourism in Edinburgh for February and Belushi’s in Edinburgh as the best place for before, during, and after the game, those looking for something different can enjoy two concerts by huge international artists and an exhibition of one of contemporary art’s most important artists.
Green Day touring in support of their latest album American Idiot arrive into Glasgow’s SECC on February 10th. R.E.M. are back on tour and arrive with a back catalogue of hits to match anyone, and will be performing at Glasgow’s SECC on February 22nd.
Beginning on February 12 and lasting until 2nd of May the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh presents an exhibition of Andy Warhol Self Portraits as part of its Year of American Modern Art. This is the first time an exhibition has been entirely devoted to the artist's celebrity and his self-portraits, and this is the only UK showing.
Charity Appeal
The immensity of the Tsunami disaster is only just beginning to unravel, and for Hope for Children (HOPE), working with small organisations at the coalface of the tragedy, the situation looks extremely bleak.
While the large agencies continue to fly in blankets, tents and water, HOPE is at this stage concentrating its efforts on assisting children of five years and younger, the most affected age group. We have been providing milk food, feeding bottles, baby food and medical supplies. So much needs to be done.
Our medium and long term aim will be to help in the reconstruction of people’s lives, especially where children are involved. This task is staggering. However, with the support of donations and people on the ground we will make a real difference and rebuild communities, providing hope where it is most needed.
Please show you care if you haven't done so already by pledging a small donation
Visit http://www.hope-for-children.org
Thank you for reading.
The Live Your Life Team
Quote
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.” Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) Scottish author, poet, essayist, critic Travels with a Donkey.
